CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012 Honda Accord has a solid reputation (so far), with one very significant flaw: uncomfortable seats.
Owners have consistently reported uncomfortable seats with the entire 8th generation (2008-2012) of Honda Accords. Complaints range from back pain to leg circulation problems due to bad lumbar support, cushioning, & seat angle. Complaints aren't limited to only a certain body type -- the seat comfort problems are from a wide spectrum of owner height & weight.
The common theme we hear is "we never noticed this during the test drive." Unfortunately for unwary buyers, the seat pain is noticeable after 15-20 minutes.
TSB 13-078 - 2008-1012 3.5V6
"The problem: Piston rings may rotate and align in certain Honda cars. If this happens, uncontrolled oil burning may occur inside the engine, causing it to misfire. This may be due to faulty piston rings and faulty powertrain control module software."
I've taken my car to a local Honda Dealership, they ran one oil consumption test. Oil was topped off and mileage was 90,388. I checked it at 90,624, dipstick showed oil level halfway between two marks on dipstick. I seem to be using more than 1 quart of oil in 1,000 miles. Dealership keeps telling me they need to run more tests. I'm no rocket scientist, but I do have sense enough to know there's a problem!
Oil was over 2 quarts low, dash was at 50% (5000 miles since last oil change). I bought Honda because I had a Toyota with oil consumption problems, another mistake I guess. I have a Dodge with over 170k on it does not burn a drop between changes.
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I've taken my car to a local Honda Dealership, they ran one oil consumption test. Oil was topped off and mileage was 90,388. I checked it at 90,624, dipstick showed oil level halfway between two marks on dipstick. I seem to be using more than 1 quart of oil in 1,000 miles. Dealership keeps telling me they need to run more tests. I'm no rocket scientist, but I do have sense enough to know there's a problem!
- Kristi C., Hernando, US